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‘PERFECT OPPORTUNITY’: GMB urges government to put driver welfare at centre of new taxi and PHV licensing standards

‘PERFECT OPPORTUNITY’: GMB urges government to put driver welfare at centre of new taxi and PHV licensing standards

‘PERFECT OPPORTUNITY’: GMB urges government to put driver welfare at centre of new taxi and PHV licensing standards

Perry Richardson

18 hours ago2 min read

Taxi vehicle supplier warns that nationwide rules will only work if industry specialists shape the vehicle and driver requirements

Taxi vehicle supplier warns that nationwide rules will only work if industry specialists shape the vehicle and driver requirements

Taxi vehicle supplier warns that nationwide rules will only work if industry specialists shape the vehicle and driver requirements

Perry Richardson

18 hours ago3 min read

Private hire driver group pushes for statutory cap on PHV drivers as sector tensions rise

Private hire driver group pushes for statutory cap on PHV drivers as sector tensions rise

Private hire driver group pushes for statutory cap on PHV drivers as sector tensions rise

Perry Richardson

18 hours ago2 min read

Government plan to cut England’s taxi and PHV licensing bodies from 263 to 70 raises operational and enforcement questions for the sector

Government plan to cut England’s taxi and PHV licensing bodies from 263 to 70 raises operational and enforcement questions for the sector

Government plan to cut England’s taxi and PHV licensing bodies from 263 to 70 raises operational and enforcement questions for the sector

Perry Richardson

2 days ago2 min read

‘I HAVE NOT GIVEN UP’: Burnham criticises Government for dropping bid to curb out of area taxi and private hire working

‘I HAVE NOT GIVEN UP’: Burnham criticises Government for dropping bid to curb out of area taxi and private hire working

‘I HAVE NOT GIVEN UP’: Burnham criticises Government for dropping bid to curb out of area taxi and private hire working

Perry Richardson

2 days ago2 min read

GOVERNMENT OVERHAUL: New national taxi licensing standards and plans to reduce licensing authorities to just 70 regions

GOVERNMENT OVERHAUL: New national taxi licensing standards and plans to reduce licensing authorities to just 70 regions

GOVERNMENT OVERHAUL: New national taxi licensing standards and plans to reduce licensing authorities to just 70 regions

Perry Richardson

2 days ago3 min read

PAY-PER-MILE: Chancellor’s new EV road charge triggers warnings from major taxi and private hire operators over rising driver costs

PAY-PER-MILE: Chancellor’s new EV road charge triggers warnings from major taxi and private hire operators over rising driver costs

PAY-PER-MILE: Chancellor’s new EV road charge triggers warnings from major taxi and private hire operators over rising driver costs

Perry Richardson

3 days ago5 min read

Government decision to not impose 20% VAT on full private hire journey price outside of London welcomed by Veezu

Government decision to not impose 20% VAT on full private hire journey price outside of London welcomed by Veezu

Government decision to not impose 20% VAT on full private hire journey price outside of London welcomed by Veezu

Perry Richardson

3 days ago3 min read

Government VAT ruling prompts warnings of higher London minicab fares, says Uber

Government VAT ruling prompts warnings of higher London minicab fares, says Uber

Government VAT ruling prompts warnings of higher London minicab fares, says Uber

Perry Richardson

3 days ago2 min read

WHAT THIS MEANS: Government confirms 20% VAT will apply to private hire fares as TOMS loophole closes

WHAT THIS MEANS: Government confirms 20% VAT will apply to private hire fares as TOMS loophole closes

WHAT THIS MEANS: Government confirms 20% VAT will apply to private hire fares as TOMS loophole closes

Perry Richardson

3 days ago4 min read

VCA to lead certification of UK driverless taxi fleets as government targets 2026 pilot launch

VCA to lead certification of UK driverless taxi fleets as government targets 2026 pilot launch

VCA to lead certification of UK driverless taxi fleets as government targets 2026 pilot launch

Perry Richardson

4 days ago2 min read

VAT AND PAY-PER-MILE: Just how might the Autumn Budget impact the taxi and private hire sector?

VAT AND PAY-PER-MILE: Just how might the Autumn Budget impact the taxi and private hire sector?

VAT AND PAY-PER-MILE: Just how might the Autumn Budget impact the taxi and private hire sector?

Perry Richardson

4 days ago4 min read

Operators clash over cross-border licensing, enforcement failures and safety standards as MPs grill Uber, Bolt, Veezu and independents

Operators clash over cross-border licensing, enforcement failures and safety standards as MPs grill Uber, Bolt, Veezu and independents

Operators clash over cross-border licensing, enforcement failures and safety standards as MPs grill Uber, Bolt, Veezu and independents

Perry Richardson

6 days ago6 min read

TAXI & PHV INQUIRY: Cross-border hiring row deepens as national operators defend licensing freedoms and local firms warn of out-of-area working

TAXI & PHV INQUIRY: Cross-border hiring row deepens as national operators defend licensing freedoms and local firms warn of out-of-area working

TAXI & PHV INQUIRY: Cross-border hiring row deepens as national operators defend licensing freedoms and local firms warn of out-of-area working

Perry Richardson

6 days ago6 min read

TASK AND FINISH LESSONS IGNORED: Could earlier action have prevented today’s taxi and PHV licensing turmoil?

TASK AND FINISH LESSONS IGNORED: Could earlier action have prevented today’s taxi and PHV licensing turmoil?

TASK AND FINISH LESSONS IGNORED: Could earlier action have prevented today’s taxi and PHV licensing turmoil?

Perry Richardson

6 days ago3 min read

How a ‘licence-where-you-operate model’ could reshape private hire operator networks across England

How a ‘licence-where-you-operate model’ could reshape private hire operator networks across England

How a ‘licence-where-you-operate model’ could reshape private hire operator networks across England

Perry Richardson

7 days ago2 min read

Abtisam Mohamed MP presses transport minister on cross-border hiring concerns amid ongoing licensing inquiry

Abtisam Mohamed MP presses transport minister on cross-border hiring concerns amid ongoing licensing inquiry

Abtisam Mohamed MP presses transport minister on cross-border hiring concerns amid ongoing licensing inquiry

Perry Richardson

Nov 222 min read

Solicitor warns Chancellor’s proposed ‘Taxi Tax’ on private hire services risks putting an ‘unfair burden’ on smaller operators

Solicitor warns Chancellor’s proposed ‘Taxi Tax’ on private hire services risks putting an ‘unfair burden’ on smaller operators

Solicitor warns Chancellor’s proposed ‘Taxi Tax’ on private hire services risks putting an ‘unfair burden’ on smaller operators

Perry Richardson

Nov 203 min read

Taxi trade leaders push Chancellor to end TOMS tax advantage for ride-hail giants like Uber to raise extra £1billion in tax revenue

Taxi trade leaders push Chancellor to end TOMS tax advantage for ride-hail giants like Uber to raise extra £1billion in tax revenue

Taxi trade leaders push Chancellor to end TOMS tax advantage for ride-hail giants like Uber to raise extra £1billion in tax revenue

Perry Richardson

Nov 202 min read

“LICENSING AUTHORITIES WILL BE HELD TO ACCOUNT”: DfT signals tough action for any councils falling behind on taxi safety rules

“LICENSING AUTHORITIES WILL BE HELD TO ACCOUNT”: DfT signals tough action for any councils falling behind on taxi safety rules

“LICENSING AUTHORITIES WILL BE HELD TO ACCOUNT”: DfT signals tough action for any councils falling behind on taxi safety rules

Perry Richardson

Nov 192 min read

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